Objectives, Measures & Progress
OBJECTIVE
STRATEGY
MEASURE
PROGRESS
Provide a pedestrian friendly community.
Partner with community organizations and fund an
annual trail enhancement program. Pursue funding
opportunities for pedestrian and cycling network
improvements
Through innovation and flexibility, establish
standards to successfully integrate hillside
development within its unique natural
context.
In 2013, Hillside Development Standards Policy was
adopted by Council. In addition, DP Area 13 for Form &
Character was incorporated into the OCP.
Attract & Maintain
Business Growth
Contract with CEPCO
for economic development.
New business locating in Chilliwack.
Non-market business/industry assessment increased
$9.6 million in 2013.
Work cooperatively with CEPCO in setting
mutual priorities.
CEPCO contract renewed in 2008 for 5 years. Work
continues on development of the Canada Education
Park. Worked together on Chilliwack Aviation and
Aerospace Planning Committee.
Encourage redevelopment in the
downtown area.
Revitalization exemptions applied for.
There was 1 application for RTE within the Downtown
area for each of 2012 and 2013.
Facilitating an environment for downtown
revitalization.
After receiving a report from staff, direction to research
and develop draft bylaws and/or policies with respect to
minimum maintenance standards for vacant buildings
was given by Council. Staff (Clerks Department & Bylaw)
are working on preparing the Bylaw for Council's
consideration.
Create an environment that is positive
to business creation.
Comparison of taxes and fees, and timing of
service delivery.
Chilliwack remains at the low end of taxes & fees.
Established a new Industrial Revitalization Tax
Exemption Bylaw in 2011.
NAIOP 2013: City continues to be one of the best local
governments for "Cost of Doing Business" survey.
Quickest turn around times for development
applications and permits; permitting and development
fees cost (6th out of 18); lowest light industrial to
residential tax ratio.
1 Industrial RTE application received for 2012 and 2 for
2013.
Ensure plans are in place to facilitate
regional growth predictions.
Regional growth accommodated
in OCP and CMP.
Assisting the FVRD with a new Regional Growth Strategy.
Working with the ALC.
Engage the
Community
Provide community forum venues on
major issues under consideration.
Public Meetings.
Held Open House on DCC's in conjunction with the
Development Process Advisory Committee. Held public
meetings in Ryder Lake, Yarrow, Rosedale and Greendale
for the Rural Issues Advisory Committee. Held Public
Open House and Community Cafe style meetings for the
Official Community Plan Update. Held community focus
groups meetings and completed public survey to provide
input for Parks, Recreation & Culture Strategic Plan.
Staff attended Canadian Homebuilders Association
functions regularly; liaised and continued to build
relationships with members of our development
community.
Staff provided the Commercial & Industrial division of
the CADREB with an educational session on the
processes involving land development. Topics covered
included rezoning, TUP's, subdivisions, building permits
and upcoming changes to Medical Marijuana Purposes
Regulations.
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